Absolutely. I think the research suggests that most people, in fact more than 5% of people do stop it on their own.

That means without a self-help book, without a therapist, without a support group, without anything.

People evolve; see the severity of the problems. They don't necessarily stop in one fowl swoop but over time there is subtle course correction. Yes, I think that is step one.

When someone sees themselves having a problem they should try to initiate changes before they sort of bring in the big guns, the professionals, and see if they can stop on their own.

They have much more power than they might assume. One of the problems again with the disease model, is there is an assumption, in the twelve step model, there is a powerlessness concept and thereby suggesting you cannot do anything on your own.

I feel that is a very dangerous method, to be frank, saying the addict cannot initiate self-corrective behaviors.